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Weather warning for gale-force winds

Weather warning for gale-force winds

29 July 2021

A weather warning has been issued ahead of tomorrow when wind speeds are predicted to reach highs of 50mph.

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Covid jab apathy sees clinics cancelled

Covid jab apathy sees clinics cancelled

29 July 2021

An appeal has been launched for people to get vaccinated after poor uptake left some clinics having to be cancelled.

Eddie the Eagle 'rescued' from high ropes

Eddie the Eagle 'rescued' from high ropes

28 July 2021

Former Olympic ski jumper Eddie the Eagle took part in a dramatic 'rescue' during a session on an adventure high ropes course.

Asylum seekers 'threatened and injured' during Channel crossings

Asylum seekers 'threatened and injured' during Channel crossings

28 July 2021

Asylum seekers being smuggled into the UK are being threatened with violence and sexual assault, while others risk injury and hypothermia.

Uninsured e scooters seized and graffiti vandals caught

Uninsured e scooters seized and graffiti vandals caught

28 July 2021

More than a dozen arrests have been made and uninsured e scooters have been seized as police target individuals involved in anti-social behaviour.

The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

27 July 2021

A coastal village has been revealed as the number one trending seaside destination on Airbnb.

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Runners aim to help mums with post natal depression

Runners aim to help mums with post natal depression

27 July 2021

They are supporting a foundation set up after a mum took her life when depression got too much after having a baby.

150 homes planned for former school site

150 homes planned for former school site

27 July 2021

The fate of a former school will be decided tonight as a proposal to turn the site into 150 homes comes back to the table.

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Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

27 July 2021

Drone pictures show scores of small crafts amassed at a storage facility after being intercepted making the crossing from France.

Spice up your weekend with six super events

Spice up your weekend with six super events

27 July 2021

From death-defying stunts to live music and drama, we've found six super events for all ages to try this weekend across Kent.

Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

25 July 2021

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after getting into difficulty while diving.

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'I flipping loved being back at Parkrun'

'I flipping loved being back at Parkrun'

24 July 2021

Hundreds dusted off their running gear and limbered up for their first Parkrun in 16 months.

22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

24 July 2021

More than 22,000 people could cross the Channel this year to seek asylum in the UK, it has been claimed.

Security guards hotel where asylum seekers are staying

Security guards hotel where asylum seekers are staying

23 July 2021

Three security guards are watching over a seafront hotel which is being used to house asylum seekers.

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

23 July 2021

An outdoor cinema which offers views over the English Channel is returning to Kent this month.

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Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

23 July 2021

Plans for the next stage of a multi-million pound seafront development which will include homes and restaurants have emerged.

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The number of Covid-linked deaths at Kent care homes

The number of Covid-linked deaths at Kent care homes

22 July 2021

New data shows the shocking number of deaths in care homes linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.

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'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

22 July 2021

A district's garden waste collection service has been suspended in the latest incident in its waste saga.

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'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

22 July 2021

A shortage of drivers as a result of Test and Trace obligations has led to a park and ride scheme being cancelled.

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World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

22 July 2021

Work has begun to complete the final floor at a new multi-million pound urban sports park being built in Kent.

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